Biographical informationSMITH, Maurice Brett, b. 1816 (Ireland), d. 1.5.1893 (buried Australind), arrived 2.1.1840 per "Westmoreland". Married 25.12.1872 (Bunbury) Anna Maria Elizabeth CLARKE (b. 27.7.1844, d. 30.8.1927), daughter of Ephraim & Sarah. Children: 1) Annie Maria Sophia b. 1874; 2) Priscilla Eliza Frances b. 1876; 3) Louisa b. 1877; 4) Clara Ruth b. 1879; 5) Agnes Adeline b. 1880; 6) Kathleen Norah b. 1882; 7) Caroline Beatrice b. 1886; 8) Maurice Brett Clarke b. 1889
(schoolteacher).
He was employed as a tutor by Marshall Clifton. Bought land (160 acres) in Harvey district 1844. Sheep farmer at "Giginup" extending to "Uduc" by 1854 with large pastoral leases. Employed 43 T/L men on occasions 1864-1878 including 5 cooks & a herdsman. His widow managed "Uduc" with assistance of her brothers.
Employed Chinese labourersDate of birth1816Date of death1893